How to Pronounce Buttressed

To pronounce "buttressed", say BUTTR-ess-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BUTTR-ess-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “buttressed”

"buttressed" has 3 syllables: buttr-ess-ed. It rhymes with betrust, if that helps it stick.

What does buttressed mean?

verb

  1. To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
  2. (by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate.

adjective

  1. Having buttresses or supports.

    “Only the buttressed outer walls still stood .”

Words that rhyme with buttressed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

betrust

Related words

bracedsupportedbolsteredshoredbackedenhancedreinforcedendorsed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buttressed"?▾

"Buttressed" has 3 syllables: buttr · ess · ed.

What does "buttressed" mean?▾

Buttressed: To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

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